Regional Lead - North

SNC-Lavalin; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scotland is seeking a Regional Lead to manage local transport projects. The role involves building relationships with local authorities and leading project delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in client-facing roles and strong leadership skills. Join us to shape the future of local transport while enjoying a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a client facing role, ideally within the public sector or local authority environment.
• A recognised profile and strong network with clients in the region.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and driving business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects and accounts across the North and Scotland, ensuring high quality outcomes.
• Build and develop long term relationships with Combined Authorities and Local Authorities.
• Identify and pursue business leads, contributing to regional growth.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Job description

Job Description

Join us in shaping the future of local transport.

Our Local Transport Market generates an annual turnover of over £100m, with over 1000 FTEs working in partnership with transport authorities, government agencies and investors to shape and enhance regions across the UK, aligning with our clients' objectives.

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to become a key part of our Local Transport Market Team. We are considering two appointments to cover the region.

Our vision is clear:

To be the UK’s leading provider of design and innovative services for Local Transport clients, helping create and implement multi-modal transport solutions by connecting people, places and technology.

As a Regional Lead you’ll play a central role in managing relationships with Combined and Local Authorities across the North of England and Scotland. You’ll lead the delivery of projects, strengthen client partnerships, and help grow our portfolio as our clients embrace devolution and invest in their infrastructure.

The role:

The role is key to ensuring that we identify opportunities, win work and deliver on our commitments to our clients and to our organisation. Some key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage projects and accounts across the North and Scotland, ensuring high quality outcomes and exceptional client satisfaction.
• Build and develop long term relationships with Combined Authorities and Local Authorities understanding their unique challenges and ambitions.
• Craft compelling value propositions that address client needs and unlock new opportunities to deliver growth.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis with confidence, developing alliances and partnerships that expand our reach and reputation.
• Identify and pursue business leads, contributing to regional growth.
• Lead and inspire Key Account and project teams, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Monitor project performance driving continuous improvement and instigating corrective actions where necessary.
• Champion Health & Safety, promoting a strong safety culture.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in a client facing role, ideally within the public sector or local authority environment.
• A recognised profile and strong network with clients in the region.
• Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and driving business growth.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We\'re creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You\'ll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you\'ll be in a privileged position, delivering what\'s right for governments and communities. You\'ll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Security clearance:

"This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.